"Life is about the journey not the destination." Pretty much this books motto and I truly believe in that saying. The Alchemist is about a shepherd who leaves his whole life behind to follow his dream to find treasure in Egypt. Except on his journey he realizes that the treasure is what he learns on the journey instead of the treasure he eventually finds. This book was amazing to me that no matter what set backs you may face along your journey you have to keep going and you will eventually succeed.
3. The Da Vinci Code by Robert Langdon
This book was the most exciting novel that brought up debatable subjects regarding religion. The Da Vinci code offered mystery, action, and hit close to home regarding my catholic upbringing. Who was Jesus married too? and what role did Mary Magdalene really play in the bible? Also talks about the holy grail. Definitely a debatable subject and great book to read!
Reading your blog post, absolutely reminded me why it is important for everyone to take the time, to slow down and take a look at what truly is important in life. You are right when you stated that grudges can be easily fixed, because I also believe that hating or having negative feelings or emotions towards people is just a waste of effort and time. After reading your comments about “The Alchemist” I became aware of the fact that the author was teaching readers about the truth and that is that true treasure is what you learn instead of what you have.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you could identify three books that were influential, and two of them taught important life lessons. When I saw the beginning of your post, I thought, "Yes, that's a tough assignment" because I've also read many books that were probably not influential.
ReplyDeleteI could not agree with you more about the fact and truth that life is short and precious. I also believe that everything happens for reason and that life itself is full of lessons that we learn to understand and grow wiser as we get older and mature. I think it is really cool, that you have taken the time to read the Da Vinci Code. I have always wanted to read it.
ReplyDeleteThe alchemist will go on my reading list. because its true many of us are too concerned with our end goal we ignore everything that was required to make it there. I think everything we read has a message the only difference is if we were ready to receive that message. The davinci code seems like it would be a difficult read but have heard so many people discuss it so i will try and read it soon
ReplyDelete